Hola!  I just got back from Cancun and it was so nice to beat the winter
blues with a little sunshine, a little relaxing, and a few shots of
tequila.  I am so glad I made it down there before spring break season
kicks into full gear, because I imagine the debauchery and partying

I will be far more careful with my punctuation as this group is very
sharp, but since I received so many lovely replies to my yesterday's
post, why not ask if anyone has a suggestion for a good, 1-2 star
place to stay on the island with a nice view and good island ambiance,

OK, folks, you knew this, but: 24 hours is a Long Time underwater.
It's even a long time to watch someone else stay underwater.
Anyway...he made it, climbing the ladder out of the deep end
under his own power at 0900 this morning with an LP125 on his

Hi, I'm brand new to the group. I plan to be snorkeling at Catalina
Island, of California, toward the end of next September. I'm female,
weigh about 125, about 5" tall. What do I need, what's best, and most
comfortable? Must I have a full suit or might a shorty work? I see

I have heard that you can loose oxygen while you are diving if you do
not open the valve all the way or there is not the right mixture of
carbon monoxide. How much carbon monoxide can be in your tank for you
to still be all right, at any depth?

It's a special honor to have you as a friend.
 I value your insight and patience
 Keep me posted when you can, and let me know if there is anything I can do
from over here.

There is a serious problem about the killing of thousands of dolphins every
year in japanese waters. There is a graphic video of this on the link below.
Every diver will be horrified.
http://www.divevangelist.com/2007/01/dolphins-are-pests.html

I'm going on my first snirkeling trip so I bought a lycra Body Glove rash
guard top to wear.  Regarding the fit, are you supposed to feel like a
stuffed sausage or did I go too small?  It cuts under the pits a little,
but body glove it is...

There is a serious problem about the killing of thousands of dolphins every
year in japanese waters. There is a graphic video of this on the link below.
Every diver will be horrified.
http://www.divevangelist.com/2007/01/dolphins-are-pests.html

I'm trying to work on my swimming skills and get more comfortable in the
water before my scuba class starts.  I've only been in the pool 3 times now,
since who knows how long, and I've taken one swimming lesson.
Today I was able to swim the required 8 lengths of the pool to pass ...

Most of you said not to spend a lot of money at first, but I'm wondering if
there is anything I should absolutely buy and not rent for my first open
dives.  Regulator?  Wet suit?  I will definitely get a snorkel and mask and
practice with them in the pool.  (I noticed a lot of ...

Although the Boynton/Delray sewer plant has already agreed to shut down
its ocean outfall in response to Reef Rescue's $7000 studies, it has
hired NOAA, for $600,000 in taxpayer money, to prove the Gulf Stream
flows from north to south, "vindicating" their resistance to the idea

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1592139,00.html?xid=site-cnn-partner
Some are smart enough to recognize a sinking ship. Redneck
morons do not (Bush included).

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003580083_tunicate20m.html
Any of you Puget sound area divers know any more about this?
Sounds like it could be a real problem.
Dan